2007 EHDI Conference – Salt Lake City, UT Last Updated: 03/13/07 Topical Session 3 Room: Alta Title: Assessment of State Early Hearing, and Intervention Programs (EHDI): A Program Operations Evaluation Protocol (RTI) Author(s): Pam Costa, Lucia Rojas-Smith Affiliation(s): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disability, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Presented by: Pam Costa, Lucia Rojas-Smith Abstract: Keywords: 2007 EHDI Conference – Salt Lake City, UT Last Updated: 03/13/07 Topical Session 3 Room: Brighton Title: Newborn Hearing Screening Training Module Author(s): Randi Winston, Au.D. 1,2, Lylis Olsen, MS, MPH 2, Karen Ditty, Au.D. 2, Terry Foust, Au.D. 2, Diane Sabo, Ph.D. 2, Marlene Hesley 3, LPN, Karen Munoz, Ed.D. 2 Affiliation(s): 1 The EAR Foundation of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ , 2 The National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, Utah State University, 3 Banner Desert Hospital Presented by: Randi Winston, Lylis Olsen Abstract: Although hospital based universal newborn hearing screening programs have been implemented in the majority of hospitals in the country, state EHDI programs and hospitals face the ongoing challenge of ensuring that all screening staff are properly trained and competent. Inadequately trained screening staff jeopardizes the integrity and efficiency of the early identification process. The EAR Foundation of Arizona in collaboration with NCHAM has developed a competency based training module to meet hospital’s training needs that will provide a consistent and comprehensive training solution to the high rate of turnover and the need for ongoing quality assurance. Development of standardized materials that can be applied to diverse hospital settings is an important goal. This session will demonstrate the newly developed, multi-media training module. Keywords: universal newborn hearing screening programs, competency based training curriculum, ongoing quality assurance 2007 EHDI Conference – Salt Lake City, UT Last Updated: 03/13/07 Topical Session 3 Room: Deer Valley #1 Title: False Positive Inpatient Screening and Parental Anxiety Author(s): Linda D. Goetze 1, Renata Vintila-Hardwick 1, Karl R. White 2, Scott Grosse 3 Affiliation(s): 1 Early Intervention Research Institute, Utah State University, 2 National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, 3 Centers for Disease Control Presented by: Linda Goetze Abstract: Objective: We address concerns raised about the impacts of false positive results of infant hearing screening tests on families. Relevance: We have conducted surveys of families of infants in Utah who were referred from newborn hearing screening for further testing over three years. Three samples of families were recruited based on whether the infant was referred to and passed an outpatient screen (n = 117), was referred from outpatient screening to diagnostic testing and was either passed (n = 110) or was diagnosed with hearing loss (n = 152). This allows us to examine whether there is lingering anxiety after a baby does not pass inpatient screening tests. Implications for Policy or Practice: Generally, families in all groups felt moderately supported by hospital staff. Moderate anxiety following the completion of screening was reported by the families in both groups who were referred to diagnostic testing. In comparison, a very low level of anxiety was reported by families who were referred to outpatient testing but whose infants passed. Finally, all groups expressed strong agreement that they were glad that hearing screening had been performed. The findings by screening group suggest that families whose babies have false positive screening results while in the hospital have very little lingering anxiety or dissatisfaction as a result of the outpatient screening test that follows. Summary: This study indicates a high level of parent satisfaction with newborn hearing screening among families whose children had false positive inpatient screening tests. The most anxiety about the screening process was expressed by families whose babies were ultimately diagnosed with a hearing loss. The results suggest that the affect of an inpatient false positive hearing screening result on later parent anxiety and satisfaction is minimal. Keywords: Parent satisfaction and anxiety, Effects of false positive screening 2007 EHDI Conference – Salt Lake City, UT Last Updated: 03/13/07 Topical Session 3 Room: Deer Valley #2 Title: Family Conversations: Giving a Jump on Language and Literacy Author(s): Ann Curry M.Ed., Susan Norton PhD. Affiliation(s): Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center Presented by: Ann Curry, Susan Norton Abstract: Following confirmation of their baby’s hearing loss parents are faced with many challenges including selecting an early intervention program. Too often different communication methodologies (e.g. ASL, Auditory Oral, and Total Communication) are presented to families as distinct and separate options. However, each child with hearing loss and their family has a unique set of strengths and needs. This presentation will describe Family Conversations Early Intervention Program for Infants with Hearing Loss and their Families. This program provides opportunities for families to find the combination of techniques that works best for their child and family. Both visual and auditory means are used to establish clear communication between families and their child and to help the child understand and use the primary language of the home. Instruction is designed to enhance the parent-child relationship and include all family members, as well as support the incorporation of new strategies into everyday life so parents can provide the love and nurturing necessary to raise a child in today’s society. Home visits, playgroup, parent support/education, a lending library, sign language instruction, Deaf community/cultural events, literacy kits, and transition services are all provided as part of this program. Visual means of communication (gestures, lip reading, sign language, and/or cued speech) are combined with speech to help children develop their language, speech and listening skills. Use of hearing aids, FM systems, and/or cochlear implants to learn to understand and use spoken language is strongly supported. Families learn to include their child in all family conversations. An emphasis is placed on literacy through materials, modeling, exploration and play. Summary data as well as video examples of individual sessions will be presented. This presentation will help those seeking to provide unbiased information and early intervention services for deaf and hard of hearing infants and their families. Keywords: Early Intervention, Language, Literacy 2007 EHDI Conference – Salt Lake City, UT Last Updated: 03/13/07 Topical Session 3 Room: Deer Valley #3 Title: Outreach to Physicians with Delta Zeta Project Author(s): Sondra King, Penny Baker, Constance Block, Susan Wiley Affiliation(s): Family Advisor, Ohio Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Committee, Ohio Coordinator for Delta Zeta Sound Beginnings Project, EHDI Project Director, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio AAP Chapter Champion, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Presented by: Constance Block, Sondra King Abstract: Objective: This presentation will provide a collaborative model for dissemination of information to physicians. NCHAM developed a community outreach program with a national social sorority, Delta Zeta. Although the initial national project linked Delta Zeta college students with WIC programs, the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Delta Zeta chapters collaborated to extend this educational outreach effort to target physicians. This presentation will discuss the needed preparation and training activities for the sororities, barriers and successes for information dissemination to physicians, and general feedback from the sororities about their experiences in using this model for physician education. As states continue to identify effective methods of physician education, this project may be one strategy among many to disseminate information on universal newborn hearing screening and the importance of follow-up for children who do not pass their newborn hearing screens. Using multiple strategies for physician and public awareness regarding the importance of UNHS and follow-up care is important for the success of EHDI. Collaborating with community groups, such as philanthropic sororities may provide a low cost strategy. Keywords: Educational Outreach to Physicians, Community Collaboration 2007 EHDI Conference – Salt Lake City, UT Last Updated: 03/13/07 Topical Session 3 Room: Park City Title: On The Road Again: How Site Visits Can Improve EHDI Programs Author(s): Lorie J. Lang, M.A. CCC-A, Debra Behringer, M.S., RN Affiliation(s): Michigan Department of Community Health EHDI Program Presented by: Lorie Lang Abstract: Over the past 11/2 years, all Michigan birthing hospitals have received a visit from an EHDI staff member in collaboration with the metabolic program. Site visits have provided an opportunity for increasing communication between the hospital and the EHDI program to facilitate dissemination of information regarding state guidelines, protocol for screening and mandatory reporting. In addition, pediatric audiology site visits began in the summer of 2006. More in depth review of diagnostic protocols/ equipment are discussed at these visits as well as introductions of local area parents who serve as parent guides in Michigan’s Guide-By-Your Side Program. By putting a name to a face, progress is being made in reporting and referrals! Site visit tool for both facility visits will be shared. Keywords: Site Visit Tool 2007 EHDI Conference – Salt Lake City, UT Last Updated: 03/13/07 Topical Session 3 Room: Snowbird Title: Is Early Intervention Necessary for All? Author(s): Mary Jane Sullivan AuD CCC-A 1, 2, Ruth Fox RN, MS 2, Jan Halley OTR 3 Affiliation(s): 1 University of New Hampshire, 2 New Hampshire EHDI Program, 3 N.H. Multi-Sensory through Consultation and Education (MICE) Program Presented by: Mary Sullivan, Ruth Fox Abstract: The Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) goal of providing early intervention services for all infants identified with hearing loss by 6 months of age is widely supported. The question we plan to address is: Do all babies with hearing loss, regardless of the degree and type, require direct intervention services? Historically, in New Hampshire, all children between birth and 3 years of age with a diagnosed hearing loss were automatically enrolled in early intervention services. This process continues for many children, however, universal newborn hearing screening has increased the program demands due to the identification of children with milder forms of hearing loss. Given this, adjustments of the traditional service model were necessary. We will present the criteria used to developed New Hampshire’s modified early intervention service plan designed for infants with milder degrees of hearing loss. The changes in our traditional early intervention model are based on each child’s audiological results and parental requests. We will address the factors which influenced these changes including parental responses and personnel limitations. Additionally, the process of including the diagnosing audiologists in the intervention planning will be discussed. Keywords: Parental Input, Professional Collaboration 2007 EHDI Conference – Salt Lake City, UT Last Updated: 03/13/07 Topical Session 3 Room: Solitude Title: What is Audism Author(s): Beth Benedict, Ph.D. 1,2, Barbara Raimondo, J.D. 2 Affiliation(s): 1 Gallaudet University, 2 American Society for Deaf Children Presented by: Barbara Raimondo and Beth Benedict Abstract: Most individuals are not familiar with the term “audism,” which is just coming into popular use. The definition of audism will be introduced, and a clip of the forthcoming movie, “Audism Unveiled,” will be shown. In this film deaf adults convey their experiences with communication throughout their lives. An audience discussion will follow. What is audism? How does it impact the family and educational life of a deaf or hard of hearing child? What should professionals know about audism? Be prepared to have a frank and open discussion about this controversial topic. Keywords: Audism, families, professionals, deaf community